“Traffic violations that pose a serious safety risk to celebrants, other motorists and spectators will be strictly enforced,” a statement from the Police department says. “Noise ordinance violations will also be enforced. Curfew for minors is midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 p.m. on Sundays. Curfew violations will also be strictly enforced.”

Additionally, the city of Denver hosts many different events related to Cinco de Mayo. A family festival is held at Civic Center Park downtown. It’s expected to attracted more than 400,000 people. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, mainly in the state of Puebla. It’s a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. In Puebla, it’s observed to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

It is not Mexico’s Independence Day. That is celebrated on September 16.